After playing 17.5 minutes per contest in 33 games this past season, guard Aaron Short has left the program in what was termed by both Short and head coach Ron Verlin as a “mutual” parting of ways according to Jagdip Dhillon of the Stockton (Calif.) Record.

Short posted averages of 4.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers, who finished the 2013-14 season with an 18-16 overall record (6-12 WCC). Pacific reached the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com tournament. And according to Verlin’s quotes in the story, there were apparently some issues off the floor that led to Short leaving the program.

Verlin said he had no issues with his on-court performance, but he wanted a greater commitment from Short regarding always being on time and not missing class as a senior and he didn’t get it.

“He’s a great kid and absolutely, he could have stayed here,” Verlin said. “But I can’t change my core values for one player and I’m going to hold you to a high standard because you’re supposed to be a leader as a senior. How can I count on you when the chips are down, when you can’t do the little things I ask of you?”

In the story Short noted that he feels he can give more to another program on the court, as he was a reserve for the Tigers last season. Short’s best offensive performance came in Pacific’s home win over BYU in mid-February, a game in which he scored 11 points in 22 minutes of action.

Short is expected to graduate by August, which would make him eligible to receive a graduate transfer waiver at another Division I school. Short’s departure means that the Tigers will be even younger than expected, with their eight-member recruiting class sure to have ample opportunities to earn immediate playing time.